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Monroe County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Monroe County features diverse terrain including river valleys, upland areas, and extensive wetlands along the Mississippi River. The county sits in the transition between the Driftless Area's hills and the central Wisconsin plain.

Agriculture varies by terrain, with dairy farms in the upland areas and specialized crops like cranberries in the extensive wetland areas. The Mississippi River bottomland provides fertile soil for crop production when not subject to flooding.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Cattle & calves, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~485 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~260,000 acres
Average Farm Size~192 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Monroe County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Monroe County Operations

Based on Monroe County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Wetland management for cranberry production and flood mitigation receives significant program attention. Conservation practices address both agricultural productivity and Mississippi River water quality protection.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Monroe County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Monroe County?"

Your Next Steps in Monroe County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Wisconsin guide: Wisconsin Farm Programs Guide

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